10 Most Asked for Funeral Songs

10 Most Asked for Funeral Songs

Music is a good way to express our feelings, to represent the person who has died’s personality and to set the tone and style of the funeral or occasion.

Choosing the right music takes consideration. There's a variety of music, from happy to sad. It can bring back memories of times together, or just how you are feeling. There’s genre that’s religious with a variety of popular hymns and gospel music.  There’s modern music from pop, rock n roll and alternative with artists from years ago to the modern day.

Some people want to avoid the traditional or even modern funeral music and opt for funny lyrics or something that some may find unsuitable such as Monty Python ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ or ACDC ‘Highway to Hell’. And thats okay as every funeral should be as different as the person you are saying goodbye to. The importance is to consider what the person would have wanted and if it suits the tone you are wanting to achieve. 

Here we take a look at 10 of the most popular funeral songs in the UK to honour the memory of a loved one.

Vera Lynn – We’ll Meet Again

Frank Sinatra – My Way

Robbie Williams – Angels

Gerry & the Pacemakers – You’llNever Walk Alone

Nat King Cole – Unforgettable

Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman– Time to Say Goodbye

Nat King Cole – Smile

Eva Cassidy – Somewhere Over the Rainbow

The Greatest Showman – This is Me

Westlife – You Raise Me Up

At Amanda-Louise Funeral Services, we help families to think about musical tributes. These songs listed here can all be found on our YouTube Channel, as well as many more to give you inspiration for your funeral music choice.